WILDFIRE SPECIALIST (Special Administrative Assistant I) - Range 21 / EXE

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WILDFIRE SPECIALIST (Special Administrative Assistant I) - Range 21 / EXE

Salary

$21.49 - $60.20 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Executive

Job Number

2025-00436

Department

Anchorage Fire Department

Division

Wildfire Division

Opening Date

04/17/2025

Closing Date

4/28/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Description

Benefits

Questions

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week based on 5/8, 4/10, or 9/80 schedule based on supervisor approval.

LOCATION: 1301 E 80th

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any @type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

The Wildfire Specialist (WS) will provide task level monitoring, and performance monitoring within the Wildfire Mitigation Program. Responsible for support of the Wildfire Mitigation Office and Wildfire Mitigation Officer (WMO). Primary administrator within the Incident Qualifications System (IQS) responsible for monitoring and entering qualifications for members within the Anchorage Fire Department. Maintain and update GIS mapping and data related to the Wildfire Management Program. In support of the WMO, facilitate, monitor and support wildfire education, prevention, and risk reduction programs within the department and to the public. Assist with fuel management planning, fuels reduction programs, and assist the WMO with compliance with grant requirements and program objectives. Provide technical expertise at wildfire incidents to incident command by supporting fire behavior assessments, operational decisions, and safety. Perform other required duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of experience specific to the position.

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and four (4) years of experience specific to the position.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and two (2) years of experience specific to the position.

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline and experience specific to the position.

All applicants must possess or obtain:

Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Preferences:

National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Red Card Certification.

Wildfire fuel mitigation program and incident response experience.

NWCG Task Book management experience.

Proficiency in using Incident Qualification System (IQS) or IQCS for firefighter certification tracking.

Additional Important Information

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Appointment to this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference :

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion

Application Process :

Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE:The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627 .

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care

Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Leave Plan

13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Yes

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

Yes

Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar discipline

How many years of experience do you have in task level monitoring and performance monitoring within Wildfire Mitigation Programs?

None

Less than a year

1 year but less than 2 years

2 years but less than 4 years

4 years but less than 6 years

6 years or more

Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

Do you possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License, OR have the ability to obtain one at time of hire?

Yes

Do you currently possess a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Red Card Certification.

Yes

Do you possess experience in any of the following areas?

Wildfire fuel mitigation program and incident response

NWCG Task Book management

Incident Qualification System (IQS)

Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS)

Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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